Sonoma Mendocino Redwood Interpretive Master Plan
Sonoma and Mendocino counties are home to 15 redwood parks, characterized by old-growth and second-growth redwood forests and breathtaking coastal views. APA worked with Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks to develop a plan that helps visitors connect with and cherish these extraordinary places.
Visitor Center at Wadi Safar
The Visitor Center at Wadi Safar showcases a unique Saudi landscape. APA envisioned exhibits for the new center that transport visitors to different times and places in the local wadi, or seasonal riverbed. Visitors travel back millions of years to explore fossils in ancient sea beds and experience present-day ecosystems through the seasons in an […]
Wadi Hanifah Barari Diriyah Conservation Center
The Wadi Hanifah Barari Diriyah Conservation Center will be a sanctuary for wildlife and learning within the newly developed Diriyah Gate cultural complex. APA is working with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority to create hands-on indoor exhibits that will spark curiosity about the conservation efforts visitors can witness right outside.
Kennecott Mines <br />National Historic Landmark
Kennecott has been a copper mine, mill and ghost town. Now it’s a National Historic Landmark. The NPS wanted a site-wide experience that would not impact its historical character. APA’s approach centers on two principles: “use a light touch” and “help visitors distinguish between old and new.” Mobile devices and the visitor center deliver deep […]
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
There is a story in the land at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a story set among the most ancient human civilizations, a story of national importance and international significance. Its chapters are in the earth and in the words passed down through generations, living on today in the beliefs, customs and institutions of Saskatchewan’s First Nations.
Redwoods Visitor Center
Save the Redwoods League is restoring a former lumber mill site to a pristine ecosystem. APA’s interpretive plan encourages visitors to explore the majestic redwood tree from many perspectives and investigate their relationship to the tallest, oldest living organisms in the world.
Spring Mountains <br />Visitor Gateway
The Spring Mountains are a unique ecosystem populated by endemic species, a holy land for Nuwuvi Native American Nations, and a recreational escape forlocal residents. APA worked closely with the U.S. Forest Service, Nuwuvi, stakeholders, and architects to design an interpretive gateway to the Mountains that connects visitors to the area’s many layers of significance.
Sheikh Zayed Desert <br />Learning Centre
The largest attraction of its type in the Gulf, The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre explores the natural diversity of Abu Dhabi’s desert and its cultural connections. APA led an international team to develop an experience that seamlessly integrates with the building’s complex architecture.